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Terry LaPorte has dedicated his legal career to representing individuals in Social Security Disability claims and appeals. After receiving his J.D in 1979 from Santa Clara University School of Law, he developed an expertise in Social Security Disability law. In 1982, he established the LaPorte Law Firm, a Northern California based law firm that specializes exclusively in the area of Social Security Disability law. For thirty years, Mr. LaPorte and his law firm have represented thousands of individuals in SSI and SSDI disability appeals in California and the Western States.

Robert (“Bobby”) Cashen is a partner at Morgan Tidalgo Sukhodrev & Azzolino LLP. Mr. Cashen has been named a Super Lawyer’s Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in both 2018 and 2019, an award conferred upon the top 2.5% up and rising attorneys in California. He currently serves as the co-chair of the Family Law Section of the San Mateo County Bar Association and will serve as its chair in 2020.. Mr. Cashen has exclusively practiced family law throughout his career. He is a skilled advocate, assisting clients both as a consultant in mediation and settlement, as well as providing with clients vigorous representation in contested litigation cases at law and motion hearings and trials.. Mr. Cashen assists clients with all aspects of family law matters. He is experienced with complex financial issues, such as business valuation and characterization, private equity, venture capital, and equity compensation, and is adept at untangling these complicated matters in the context of family law cases. These complex issues often have a large impact on child and spousal support, property division, separate property claims, and on claims for breaches of fiduciary duties. Such matters often require the involvement of other professionals in the case, including forensic accountants, tax and corporate counsel, and other financial experts. In these cases, Mr. Cashen builds a team to provide clients with the best representation and counsel necessary to make informed decisions in both settlement and litigation settings.. Mr. Cashen brings a compassionate approach to child custody and visitation matters, an aspect of family law practice that can be most challenging for families. He handles high and low conflict custody matters, move-away requests, cases involving parental alienation, and paternity actions. These cases often require the involvement of mental health professionals to assist the parties and the Court in determining what courses of action are in a child’s best interests. Mr. Cashen works closely with these mental health professionals and clients to ensure their families get through the difficulty of a dissolution with their children’s best interests as the highest priority.. Premarital and postmarital agreements have become commonplace in the family law realm and Mr. Cashen has experience both drafting these agreements, as well as challenging or defending them in enforcement proceedings.. Mr. Cashen graduated from the University of California, Hastings College of the law. While in law school, Bobby received various awards for his writing and oral advocacy, including the second best oralist award at the National Criminal Procedure Moot Court Competition, the CALI Excellence for the Future Award and Witkin Award in Academic Excellence in Professional Responsibility. He also served as a Teaching Assistant in both the first year Moot Court and second year Appellate Advocacy classes, and served on the Moot Court Board. He continues to volunteer for the Moot Court program at Hastings.. Mr. Cashen is an avid golfer and skier and prefers to spend his free time with his family in the outdoors.

Practice Areas: 100 % Personal Injury. Admitted: 2004, California and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California. Law School: Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 2003. College: University of California at San Diego, B.A., 1998. Member:  State Bar of California, Santa Clara County Bar Association,  Italian American Heritage Foundation of San Jose. Languages: English, conversational Italian, French. Our law firms consists of 3 attorneys with combined experience of over 70 years.. We are a litigation-based firm focused on providing the best legal services available for our clients.. Attorney Julian Carash handles 100% personal injury claims and has successfully litigated hundreds of cases to settlement, court or jury verdict.

Nathan LaMotte is a highly experienced family law attorney and graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law. For over a decade, he practiced family law in Silicon Valley, dedicating his practice to complex and contentious divorce cases. Nathan’s formidable legal acumen spans all areas of California family law, and he has maintained his own private divorce litigation practice while contributing to the legal community as secretary of the Family Law Section of the Santa Clara County Bar Association and as a settlement attorney for the Santa Clara Superior Court.. During his years in divorce litigation, Nathan witnessed the critical role prenuptial agreements play in protecting assets, clarifying financial expectations, and reducing conflict. He often wished more couples had taken the proactive step of documenting their financial understandings before marriage. Recognizing the potential of prenuptial agreements to strengthen relationships and simplify divorce proceedings, Nathan co-founded LaMotte & Liu PC. His firm is dedicated to providing affordable, customized prenuptial agreements for couples across California. Nathan’s mission is to help clients secure their financial futures and build stronger foundations for their marriages. Reach out to Nathan at LaMotte & Liu PC today to learn how he can assist you.

My name is Ginny Walia and I am a trial lawyer. I have handled hundreds of cases throughout the California criminal and federal courts of the greater San Francisco Bay Area and Central Valley. I have an extensive jury trial record, competitive attitude and a willingness to fight for my clients. I started my career with a rigourous trial training program at the San Francisco Public Defender's office. I successfully handled my first criminal jury trial against a seasoned prosecutor ten years ago and haven't looked back. Since then I have handled numerous jury trials including misdemeanors and serious felonies. I strongly believe in an accused's right to representation against charges by federal and state governments. I have commented as an legal analyst in well publicized, high profile criminal cases on national television channels. Specifically, I commented as a legal analyst on the DNA evidence that was a part of the Scott Peterson case and the Natalie Holloway case. I have also written over 60 federal immigration appeals in the last decade. If you have been arrested, charged or are being investigated by state or federal authorities, you need an intelligent and a savvy defense attorney on your side. At Ginny Walia Law Offices, our team will work hard and smart to defend your rights.

My goal is to help people solve their legal problems as efficiently and cost effectively as possible. Even though I am experienced in all phases of civil litigation, up to and including preparation for trial, I have also participated in numerous successful negotiations and mediations which eliminated the necessity of lengthy and costly litigation. It is always preferable to try to reach a resolution to any dispute sooner rather than later.

Ms. Radhakrishnan is the Founder, CEO and Managing Attorney of Evergreen Valley Law Group, a full service IP law firm with offices in the Silicon Valley, US and Bangalore, India.. Ms. Radhakrishnan has extensive experience working as a patent prosecutor and mediator in the US and India. She is a licensed US Patent Attorney and also registered to practice by the State Bar of California. She received her Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws degrees from the University of Delhi in India. She also holds LLM’s from Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts and the University of Warwick in England.. Ms. Radhakrishnan is the immediate Past Co-Chair of TiE Women Global. She has also served on the Governing Board member of TiE Bangalore. She is an Angel Investor and Fund Manager of TiE SoCal Angels Women’s Fund.. She has served on the boards of numerous non-profits in the Bay Area including the South Asian Bar Association-Northern California (SABA-NC.) She was Co-Chair of the Pro Bono Committee of SABA-NC. She also served on the Board of Narika, a non-profit in Oakland, CA that works with survivors of domestic violence.

Ms. Do was raised in the Bay Area and received her Bachelor of Science in Finance from San Jose State University. Ms. Do earned her law degree from Lincoln Law School of San Jose. During Law school, Ms. Do was the recipient of a number of awards, including being awarded Witkins Awards in Contracts, Constitutional Law, and Best Written Brief in Moot Court. Additionally Ms. Do was also on the Dean Honor's List and a Chief Editor Assistant in Law Review.. Ms. Do was a paralegal for a Personal Injury Law Firm for more than six years before she joined a Bankruptcy Law Firm. She has more than a decade of experience in dealing with personal injury claims and bankruptcy filings.. Ms. Do's practice is dedicated to representing victims who have been injured at the hands of others and clients who are struggling with debts. She is experienced in all aspects of civil litigation and bankruptcy court. Unlike some attorneys who refuse to take a case to trial, Ms. Do has the experience and the confidence to present your case to a jury. Ms. Do takes pride in providing outstanding service and achieving the best possible outcome for all of her clients.. With regard to Bankruptcy, Ms. Do understands that financial issues can be stressful, frustrating, and overwhelming. Ms. Do can give you the respect you deserve and the breathing room you need to make a fresh start. She will be by your side to walk you through the process and guide you each step of the way.. Ms. Do is a current member of The State Bar of California, The Bar Association of Santa Clara, and Consumer Attorneys of California. Ms. Do is also admitted to practice law before all courts in California, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.. During her free time, Ms. Do enjoys spending time with her daughter, running with her Shiba Inu, dining out, and spending quality time with her family.

Marina M. Vinsky, Esq., is the principal attorney at Vinsky Law Group. Her practice focuses exclusively on Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Conservatorship and Adoption matters. Marina has built Vinsky Law Group to provide sophisticated, creative and practical estate planning advice, to support and guide clients through difficult times of loss, and to advance clients’ interests in court. Vinsky Law Group is proud to serve a very diverse group of clients and to provide the highest quality of legal services and customer experience. Marina is a member of the Silicon Valley Bar Association and the Trusts and Estates Section of the California State Bar. She is a frequent lecturer on the topics of Estate Planning and Probate for insurance and financial planning professionals. Marina resides in Santa Clara County with her husband and two daughters. In her very limited spare time, she enjoys dancing, hiking, and cooking with her family. Marina is always happy to answer estate planning questions during a free ½ hour consultation.

Lloyd Copenbarger is senior partner of the firm and the firm’s founder, practicing all aspects of estate and tax planning in the firm’s office.. Mr. Copenbarger’s practice emphasizes the areas of estate planning, business, tax, and nonprofit law.. Member, State Bar of California, Admitted 1979Member, State Bar of Oklahoma, Admitted 1971Member, State Bar of Ohio, Admitted 1976. Certified Specialist in Probate, Estate Planning, and Trust Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California. J.D., University of Oklahoma, 1971L.L.M., University of San Diego, 1986B.A., History and Political Science, University of Oklahoma, 1969

Kenneth Odiwe is a skilled attorney with extensive experience in Civil Rights and Personal Injury litigation.. He primarily focuses on representing clients in Civil Rights cases. Some of the areas of expertise he covers include:. Police Misconduct: Mr. Odiwe is well-versed in handling cases related to police brutality, excessive force, officer-involved shootings, and custodial deaths. He also specializes in cases involving restraint asphyxia, positional asphyxia, excessive tasing, baton strikes, beanbag shotgun use, and 40mm rubber rounds.. Medical Care: Kenneth Odiwe has a deep understanding of cases that involve inadequate or denied medical care, as well as interference with familial relationships. He is experienced in handling wrongful death actions and survival actions.. Negligence and Emotional Distress: Mr. Odiwe is adept at handling cases of police negligence, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and various violations of state and federal laws such as the Bane Act, Unruh Act, and Ralph Act.. Kenneth Odiwe is proficient in dealing with cases that involve violations of the United States Constitution, including Fourth Amendment Rights and Fourteenth Amendment Rights.. Other Areas of Expertise: Mr. Odiwe is also experienced in handling cases related to battery by a peace officer, malicious prosecution, false arrest, false imprisonment, wrongful conviction, unreasonable chokeholds, sexual abuse by a peace officer, total appendage restraint position (TARP), unreasonable hobble or hogtie, and K-9 attacks.

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Having almost 30 years of employment & civil rights law experience, Lisa is recognized as a tenacious advocate for employee rights. She has been voted a Super Lawyer by her peers every year since 2007, first in the Intermountain States and now in Northern California. In 2011, the Utah State Bar recognized her as Utah’s Labor & Employment Lawyer of the Year. In 2018, Lisa was selected by the National Law Journal as one of only two finalists for its award, Elite Trial Lawyer of 2018, in the category of gender discrimination.. Lisa earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law. While there, she won the American Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional Law, and was honored as a William H. Leary Scholar for placing in the top 20% of her class. Lisa was Articles Editor for The Journal of Contemporary Law, and a Teacher’s Assistant in Legal Writing. She earned a BA in English at Amherst College, where she was Captain of the Varsity Women’s Lacrosse team. Post-grad, Lisa continued to play Club Lacrosse in Utah and then California, and she spent several years coaching: first for Park City (Utah) High School’s varsity girls’ lacrosse team, and more recently for the University of California at Santa Cruz women’s lacrosse team – helping to bring both teams to podium finishes in their league championships.. A former sponsored professional mountain bike racer and competitive skier, Lisa heads out to mountain trails with the office law-dogs, Fischer and Sophie, whenever possible. Her favorite color is winner’s circle blue. Meet Lisa at

Greg handles a wide variety of state and federal general litigation including construction, various contract and tort matters, and government law. His practice ranges from representing individual, business, and governmental clients as both plaintiffs and defendants. Greg also has state and federal appellate court experience. He was admitted to Phi Beta Kappa and graduated cum laude from law school. While in law school, Greg was a member of the law review and the mock trial honor society. He is licensed in California, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. His past and present professional memberships include local and state bar associations, the American Bar Associations, and committee memberships including trial, appellate, and governmental practice.

For over 13 years now, Houman Dashtizad has represented the injured victims of negligent parties and helped them recover the compensation they deserve for their injuries. His maxim is that “every case deserves to be a winner” and all legally appropriate measures should be taken for success. Since law school, Houman’s philosophy has been that individuals who have already been wronged by the actions or negligence of another person deserve a friend in their hour of need. Accordingly, they should not be obligated to pay the attorney whom they have chosen to pursue their case until results have been achieved and compensation has been recovered by their attorney. In law school and upon graduation, he was happy to see that this was the standard practice in personal injury law. It was this aspect of personal injury law, combined with Houman’s affinity and natural curiosity for the medical sciences, which are an integral part of this specialty, that led him to specialize in it. Houman believes that mastery of a case requires compassion and complete devotion to his client, the law, and the facts of the particular case. It is this mastery that brings successful results to his cases.. Houman arrived in the United States with his family in 1985 at the age of 11. After spending one year in Louisville, Kentucky, he moved with his family to Northern California and attended middle school and high school in Walnut Creek, California. He received his B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1996 and his Master of Public Administration from California State University at Hayward in 1997. He received a Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego in 2001.. Houman is an avid reader of books ranging in topics from law to medicine, psychology, history, economics, and politics. He aims to finish one book a week and likes listening to many of them in audiobook format while he works out at the gym. He feels that a lawyer’s education should not end in law school and that every opportunity should be taken to enhance one’s knowledge during the day. In every case, one may wish for a cabinet of advisors to offer perspectives on strategy, as they do for the president of the United States. Fortunately, the top minds of this country and of the world have written books that offer their ideas and strategies. It is these ideas that give a broader perspective to every case and ultimately offer the winning approach, argument, and presentation.

Elizabeth graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2021. During law school, she was the recipient of two CALI Awards for Excellence in Legal Writing and Research and participated in the Women’s Law Association. During her 1L summer, she served as a judicial extern at the U.S Merit Systems Protection Board.. Prior to law school Elizabeth worked as a paralegal for Boyeslegal, APC for five years on a variety of real estate and personal injury cases, and became proficient in the discovery process, legal research, preparation of pleadings, and preparation for mediations and trial.. Elizabeth has handled many real estate cases involving home purchase disputes related to non-disclsoure of defects, contractor disputes, boundary line/ easement disputes, and partition actions. In addition, she is experienced in personal injury, probate, trust administration, and estate planning. Elizabeth's goal in every case to resolve it as efficiently as possible and reach settlement without excessive litgation. However, in the event trial becomes inevitable she is experienced in trial preparation, jury and bench trials, and she will vigorously advocate for her clients.

Dave Hollenberg is an experienced criminal defense attorney at the Matian Firm. His background as a prosecutor gives him special insight and experience in criminal law, and helps him obtain excellent results for his clients.. Dave learned his trial skills an Assistant State’s Attorney for Montgomery County, Maryland, where he tried numerous criminal and traffic cases, building a strong record of courtroom success. Before long, Dave realized that his passion was in keeping people out of jail, rather than sending them there.. Dave then worked at Jezic & Moyse, LLC, a prominent firm in suburban Washington, DC, where he successfully and skillfully handled jury trials ranging from homicide to DUI. He has experience in dealing with high profile cases, including an alleged sexual assault in an area high school that ended in a dismissal despite nationwide media attention.. After law school, Mr. Hollenberg worked for a small civil litigation firm in Washington, DC that practiced special education law, with the difficult and rewarding task of obtaining appropriate educational placements for disabled children and adolescents.. Dave graduated with an A.B. from Dartmouth College, where he was a double major in Government and Romance Languages. He earned his J.D. from American University Washington College of Law, where he was Senior Editor of the Business Law Review, and President of the Society for Dispute Resolution.. Dave is fluent in Spanish, thanks to his mother, who grew up in Spain. He is also proficient in French.. Mr. Hollenberg is fluent in Spanish, thanks to his mother, who grew up in Spain. He is also proficient in French.

Criminal defense attorney Leon J. Mezzetti, Jr., has dedicated more than 30 years to defending clients charged with criminal offenses, including DUI throughout Northern California. Before starting his California criminal defense law firm in 1979, Mr. Mezzetti worked as an Alameda County deputy district attorney where he learned what the state looks for in criminal cases. He now uses that experience to develop a strong defense for his clients.

Bill is a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. More important than the title, though, Bill has the proven ability to litigate aggressively when necessary and engineering settlements when possible. He has been described by judges, fellow attorneys and his clients as "high octane", "an attorney with an encyclopedic knowledge of the law", and "a genuine nice guy who fights when he needs to but prefers settlements when it benefits his client.". Bill graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Indiana University with a degree in East Asian Languages and Culture. After several years of working in Japan, he attended law school at the University of California Hastings College of Law.. In the two decades since Bill was admitted to the California Bar, he has appeared in the Superior courts of Northern and Southern California while handling every issue involved in family law and divorce cases. Bill has expertise in complex matters involving high-value assets, management of business entities and intellectual property during the dissolution process, fiduciary duties, high-earner spousal and child support, and custody of children (including interstate and international custody disputes).. "Proper analysis and planning at every phase of a case is crucial. It can make all the difference in how well a case proceeds, whether a reasonable settlement can be reached or whether success is achieved at trial in the rare circumstance when a case actually goes all the way to a trial." - Bill Woodcock. Bill is currently a partner and head of the litigation department at Nader & Woodcock

Award winning attorney, Omar Habbas, helps get justice and compensation for those injured in San Jose, Oakland and the entire bay area.  Omar's firm has over 125 years combined experience, and multi-million dollar verdicts.  Omar has handled thousands of cases, with a long track record of success. Omar offers a free consultation to help his potential clients.. Omar is recognized as a Super Lawyer - an award only granted to the top 5% of all attorneys.  He has obtained over $125,000, in settlements for his clients.. Omar is truly passionate about helping others and always gives his clients the best legal guidance and assistance that he can offer. His practice areas include car accidents, trucking accidents, wage and hourly disputes, workers’ compensation, wrongful death, slip & fall accidents, medical malpractice, drunk driving accidents, and a wide variety of other claim types.

Attorney Nafiz M. Ahmed is an owner and managing attorney at Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys, a premier criminal defense law firm with offices in Redwood City and San Jose, CA.. Nafiz and his legal team have over 30 years of combined experience in criminal defense.. They’ve won over 3,000 cases and successfully defended over 50 trials. They know how to stand up to prosecutors and protect their clients’ legal rights.. Nafiz knew early on that he wanted to practice law. While enrolled at UC Davis, he served as a justice on the UC Davis Supreme Court and authored the court’s majority opinions for two years.. He received his Bachelor’s degree in three years, graduating early to attend law school at Santa Clara University School of Law.. While in law school, Nafiz competed in Honors Moot Court and learned how passionate he was about constitutional and criminal law.His dedication and skills have earned him continued recognition in the legal community.. He was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2012 through 2021 and is certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization.. The San Jose criminal defense attorneys at Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys handle all types of criminal law cases. They’ve helped clients who have been charged with assault, sex crimes, domestic violence, DUI, drug crimes, theft crimes, and more.. If you’ve been accused of a crime in San Jose or Redwood City, CA, contact Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys. Our Redwood City criminal defense attorneys are here to provide the honest legal advice and representation you need. Schedule a free consultation today.

At Garay Law, we dedicate our entire practice to protecting the rights of employees.   Jose Garay personnally represents each and every professional in severance, lay off, wrongful termination, whistleblower, and other employment claims which are unique to high-paid professionals.  Mr. Garay relies on 23 years of experience and proprietary practice techniques to maximize the viability and value of your claim.   In some circumstances, he can even stop a termination.  Whether you are in healthcare, IT, high-tech, engineering, finance Mr. Garay understands your industry.  Mr. Garay successfully resolved cases against some of the most recognized companies in California.  If you are entry level or an exectuive officer, in public, private, and/or military, it is critical that you take preemptive action to protect yourself.. We've taken on some of the largest employers in the state and have collected over $300M for our clients. Our strategy is to be selective about which cases we take - and win big for the clients we do take on.. We understand how intimidating it can be to pursue legal action against your employer. If you do not take action against the injustice, you only allow your rights and the rights of other employees to continue to be violated. We have no fear about taking on any employer, regardless of how big or powerful.

Anna Demidchik is the founding attorney of Demidchik Law Firm. Her interests mainly lie in immigration and criminal law. Anna received her J.D. from Hofstra Law (Maurice A. Dean School of Law). She is admitted to practice law in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Washington State, and Wisconsin. Anna is a member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), New York City Bar Association and New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NYSACDL). Besides English, Anna speaks Mandarin and Russian.

After graduated top 10% from law school, Ms. Lun joined Fenwick and West LLP, a prominent Silicon Valley law firm, represented a broad range of clients in the Valley. Prior to founding Lun & Associates, Ms. Lun served as an in-house counsel for ACER America helping both domestic and international clients. Ms. Lun has been practicing primarily on Family Law and specializes in complex divorce cases with focuses on child custody and property division and more. Ms. Lun has successfully resolved well over hundreds of clients in many court cases in the Bay Area.

About the firm:. We are dedicated to preserving our client's rights and keeping their records clean. Our goal is always dismissal of all charges. We only handle criminal defense cases - and that gives us an expertise beyond other firms.Summit Defense was founded eight years ago by a group of accomplished attorneys who combined their expertise to become more effective at winning cases. Our attorneys include three former District Attorneys, a former police officer, and graduates of top schools including Harvard and Hastings.. About me:. I learned discipline and dedication at West Point and in military service. Years of litigation experience have taught me how to prepare for criminal cases through and including trial.. Excellent written and oral communication skills, a thorough preparation, and a dedicated work ethic are critical, particularly in trial.. Personal interests:. Lifetime runner, now retired to golf. Collect casinos and gambling memorabilia and challenge coins (military, patriotic and historical). Strategy gaming, including Strat-O-Matic football.